Category: Championship
It’s tough to make it to the top in rugby league, particularly in France where rugby union is so strong. So what makes a young French player choose the path towards a professional contract?
TAKE IT TO THE MAX Rugby League World talks to 25-year-old second-row Maxime Stefani who turned pro last year with Toulouse Olympique and has been…
Toulouse Olympique reportedly close to bankruptcy
TOULOUSE OLYMPIQUE are reportedly close to bankruptcy, a report from La Depeche has revealed. The French publication has claimed that Toulouse, on the back of relegation from…
Featherstone Rovers finally learn venue for crunch Super League promotion-chasing clash with Toulouse Olympique
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS have finally learnt the venue for their crunch Super League promotion-chasing clash with Toulouse Olympique. With rugby union nation Fiji using the Stade…
Featherstone Rovers chairman Mark Campbell on the club’s grade under IMG proposals and radical Super League change
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS have been a Super League club in all but name in recent years. One of the most consistent Championship sides in the past…
James Ford on his time as head coach of Featherstone Rovers so far, pressure and future in 2024
JAMES FORD has currently been tasked with leading Featherstone Rovers to Super League promotion glory. After the sacking of former head coach Sean Long, Rovers…
All 14 rugby league games on TV this week as Super League moves to Saturday once more
ANOTHER week of rugby league is upon us and what a week it promises to be! The live TV action kicks off on Thursday 31st…
Featherstone Rovers star taken to hospital following “worrying” injury
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS star Arama Hau has been taken to hospital following a “worrying” injury confirmed head coach James Ford. Hau has made a big impression…
Bradford Bulls issue scathing statement on Jorge Taufua ban as club slam outcome of unsuccessful appeal
BRADFORD BULLS have issued a scathing statement over the ban handed to winger Jorge Taufua. Taufua was initially charged with a Grade F Biting charge…
Championship rugby league club deny “nonsense” speculation about potential rebrand
CHAMPIONSHIP rugby league club Swinton Lions have denied “nonsense” speculation about a potential rebrand following comments on social media giant, Twitter. Founded in 1866, Swinton…
Bradford Bulls winger slapped with mammoth ban following unsuccessful appeal
Bradford Bulls winger Jorge Taufua’s appeal against his Grade E charge issued last week has been unsuccessful. Bradford CEO Jason Hirst said: “We hereby announce…